General question about Parker value

[TARNATION !!!]

My approach is if I like it I buy it. Even beat up guns have found their way home. I used to think they would be useful for parts but I learned how to completely disassemble and repair or replace a part here and there. My only concern is whether or not the gun is safe to shoot. Reselling has not been a factor. I sold exactly two Parker’s one a break even proposition and one tripled but hey I bought it for 90$ and a young guy just wanted the unshootable relic to hang on a wall. My problem is they keep coming home and never leave. Executor can handle that when it’s time. I do have some poor restocks and some poor original stocks but they all shoot and a dead bird didn’t care or even know how poor the wood was. Everyone is different and this approach has been a perfect fit for me in my pursuit of happiness and long tailed roosters. Cheers Jack

[Ron Scott]

Thank you all for your thoughtful answers. Most seem to feel it's very subjective and each gun should be considered as an individual. I'm still left wondering "what is this gun worth"?

What do you guys think about the way the Blue Book of Gun Values uses the PPGS (Photo Percentage Grading System)? The author and publisher says, " Condition factors pictured (indicated by PPGS-o-meters), unless otherwise noted, refer to the percentage of a gun's remaining finish(es), include blue, case colors, nickle, or another type of original finish remaining on the frame/receiver. On older guns, describing the receiver/frame finish is absolutely critical to ascertain an accurate grade, which will determine the correct value. Additional percentages of condition may be used to describe other specific parts of the gun (i.e. barrel, wood finish, plating, magazine tube, etc.) ... Being able to spot original condition has never been more important, especially when prices get into four, five, and six figures. Remember, the price is wrong if the condition isn't right!"

Then when describing a refinished Parker DHE hammerless SxS he says after an explanation on p 97: "If this gun was all original, and in 95% condition overall, its value would be $11,500-$13,500 range (and easy to sell!). This non-original DHE in this type of refinished condition would probably be valued in the $3,250-$4,000 range, or less than half of an original.

So he is deducting 50% for the refinish. Sound right to you guys?

[Ken Hill]

Originally Posted by Ronald Scott

Thank you all for your thoughtful answers. Most seem to feel it's very subjective and each gun should be considered as an individual. I'm still left wondering "what is this gun worth"?

What do you guys think about the way the Blue Book of Gun Values uses the PPGS (Photo Percentage Grading System)? The author and publisher says, " Condition factors pictured (indicated by PPGS-o-meters)....

Then when describing a refinished Parker DHE hammerless SxS he says after an explanation on p 97: "If this gun was all original, and in 95% condition overall, its value would be $11,500-$13,500 range (and easy to sell!). This non-original DHE in this type of refinished condition would probably be valued in the $3,250-$4,000 range, or less than half of an original.

So he is deducting 50% for the refinish. Sound right to you guys?

Ron,

There is a person that did extensive research on English gun sales. He developed a system to take into account the Original Quality, Current Condition, and Brand Value. Ignoring Brand Value, his findings were Current Condition impacts price quite a bit. A refinished gun takes a big hit. Approximately 45-55%. A refinished gun reduces the pool of potential buyers.

Ken